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lincoln, the speech was sacred. and that meant everything to lincoln and here frederick douglass is the person we need to think more as we build d.c. the african-american culture museum. >> do you think it has to be an iconic speech for it to be a good speech? >> as often in culture it's often important. it's such words that you can carve it in marble or at the very least have it as great twitter. but -- >> 140 characters or less. >> it's also important to say something. some of them are just like sing-song and there's a lot of music to them but they're very forgettable. george her berpt walker bush which nobody mentioned i think was a good one. he was telling us democracy was coming to russia and the berlin wall came down later that year. >> dee dee, he has a wide world here. what's the right tone? >> i think he's not talking to political leaders today. he's talking to american people. even beyond that, people around the world. i think it's very important that he send a message that he's president of all americans.
lincoln, the speech was sacred. and that meant everything to lincoln and here frederick douglass is the person we need to think more as we build d.c. the african-american culture museum. >> do you think it has to be an iconic speech for it to be a good speech? >> as often in culture it's often important. it's such words that you can carve it in marble or at the very least have it as great twitter. but -- >> 140 characters or less. >> it's also important to say something....
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the other from lincoln that president obama is sworn in on. what do you think that would mean to your dad? >> well, you know i think dad would certainly -- it would be an extraordinary honor. an extraordinary honor to our family. but then the hope is the president, the congress and the nation derive inspiration as he did from this bible that is tattered and worn as it will bemonday that he traveled around the nation with and pulled out quite often. >> this was his traveling bible, which he actually used to preach unity, which i think they could use a little more around here. >> that's certainly one of the hopes, one of the greatest hopes. >> do you think that's something that can happen in this particular environment? >> oh, absolutely. i mean you know what we realize is we as a nation are some of the greatest people on the planet, but it happens unfortunately during crisis. we come together work things out, we roll up our sleeves whether there's a tsunami, hurricane, tornado, whatever, quake. the tragedy in newtown, the worst tragedy we've se
the other from lincoln that president obama is sworn in on. what do you think that would mean to your dad? >> well, you know i think dad would certainly -- it would be an extraordinary honor. an extraordinary honor to our family. but then the hope is the president, the congress and the nation derive inspiration as he did from this bible that is tattered and worn as it will bemonday that he traveled around the nation with and pulled out quite often. >> this was his traveling bible,...
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., and another bible, the one belonging to president lincoln. and then later on, as the parade was about to begin, the first family, a modern scene here. dad on his blackberry, the girls snapping pictures on their iphones. all day long, abc's david muir has been following this, he was there at the capitol watching history on parade this morning. we begin you with, david. >> reporter: diane, good evening. you're right. we were just a few steps away from the president, with his hand placed on those two bibles. authorities here in washington were estimating 600,000 to 800,000 people would turn out to the national mall to watch this swearing in. but tonight, we just learned from the inaugural committee, just like four years ago, that crowd might have surpassed a million. at the white house, a salute to the president, who was about to be sworn in before the nation. first, that 1.7-mile trip to the capitol. ahead of the president, on the west front of the capitol, a former president and the secretary of state. cheers on the national mall for the clint
., and another bible, the one belonging to president lincoln. and then later on, as the parade was about to begin, the first family, a modern scene here. dad on his blackberry, the girls snapping pictures on their iphones. all day long, abc's david muir has been following this, he was there at the capitol watching history on parade this morning. we begin you with, david. >> reporter: diane, good evening. you're right. we were just a few steps away from the president, with his hand placed...
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the first covered in velvet and trimmed with gold was loned to lincoln by supreme court clerk william thomas carroll. a seal inside the cover marks the occasion. in the king bible, king noted the dates of sermons he had given. bernice king the youngest of his four children said it was his fawct's traveling bible. >> he used it to study and meditate, not just to speak and preach but just to prepare himself to be able to lead. >> reporter: in a video released by the inaugural committee, president obama calls the lincoln and king bibles a fitting choice. >> their actions, the movements they represented are the only reason that it's possible for me to be inaugurated. >> reporter: turns out that five other presidents have also used two bibles at their swearing in. typically one family wiebl and another of historical significance. eisenhower carter, and george h.w. bush all used george washington's inaugural bible which belonged to the first president's masonic lodge. jim. >> axelrod: bill, thanks very much. later, lance armstrong, manti te'o, and the risk of calling sports stars heroes. th
the first covered in velvet and trimmed with gold was loned to lincoln by supreme court clerk william thomas carroll. a seal inside the cover marks the occasion. in the king bible, king noted the dates of sermons he had given. bernice king the youngest of his four children said it was his fawct's traveling bible. >> he used it to study and meditate, not just to speak and preach but just to prepare himself to be able to lead. >> reporter: in a video released by the inaugural...
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stittle, abraham lincoln and dr. king too two amazing american icons you want to take their bibles and remove them from the ceremony. >> i much prefer dr. king's writing on the letter from the birmingham jail where he talks about the white church standing on the sideline mouthing trivialalities and pyes irrelevancy while he does the work of the civil rights movement. >> bill: you must know that dr. king invoked god in almost every speech that he made. >> article 2 section one of the constitution which lays out the oath does not say anything about the word so help me god. it says i will preserve to the best of my ability, preserve, defend and protect the constitution of the united states period. it's kind of ironic that the president is going to amend that in the middle of it. >> bill: do you know why george washington wanted the words god so help me god in? do you know why? >> george washington did not say so help me god. the first recorded instance is 1801. >> bill: if you look at his inaugural address it's peppered
stittle, abraham lincoln and dr. king too two amazing american icons you want to take their bibles and remove them from the ceremony. >> i much prefer dr. king's writing on the letter from the birmingham jail where he talks about the white church standing on the sideline mouthing trivialalities and pyes irrelevancy while he does the work of the civil rights movement. >> bill: you must know that dr. king invoked god in almost every speech that he made. >> article 2 section one...
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the lincoln bible. so much history in this small box. >> i was thinking this big bible but it's actually pretty tiny. >> the monumental mentality of the moment has been confused with the size of the bible. it's a small family bible. >> 150 years ago, the president who freed the slave abraham lincoln, put his hand on this bible and swore to uphold the constitution. >> these are objects that seem to store the energy of a moment and they are physical objects that have traveled through time and culture to us. >> mark is the chief of the rare books collection at the u.s. library of congress. lincoln's inauguration day, march 4th, 1861. >> there's this incredible moment where lincoln walking out on stage and gives this magnificent inaugural address and uses this bible to swear in in a moment when the country is so divided. >> a country so politically torn and on the verge of war, lincoln had to be mug geled in because of assassination threats. lincoln didn't have his family bible with him so he borrowed one f
the lincoln bible. so much history in this small box. >> i was thinking this big bible but it's actually pretty tiny. >> the monumental mentality of the moment has been confused with the size of the bible. it's a small family bible. >> 150 years ago, the president who freed the slave abraham lincoln, put his hand on this bible and swore to uphold the constitution. >> these are objects that seem to store the energy of a moment and they are physical objects that have...
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and what he did during -- what did lincoln do? as far as these people are concerned, he wiped out the south. but he didn't finish, so what the left is admitting today that they are doing is once -- trying to finish it off. lincoln did not fully finish. they're all focused on gods and guns in the south. they love both of them. and so the south has to be wiped out again. i'm telling you, essentially there is an all-out effort being made to marginalize conservatism. >> reminds me of radio rwanda in the bad old days. it's been far right republicans obviously doing all the civil war talk. they're the ones talking about the civil war, about nullification of federal laws and all the secession petitions out there. >>> before house republicans head off for their annual retreat this week, i think it's in williamsburg, the democratic congressional campaign committee offered up some suggestions for planned activities and classes. how to stop talking about legitimate rape and insulting women, science 101, creating tax breaks and tax shelters f
and what he did during -- what did lincoln do? as far as these people are concerned, he wiped out the south. but he didn't finish, so what the left is admitting today that they are doing is once -- trying to finish it off. lincoln did not fully finish. they're all focused on gods and guns in the south. they love both of them. and so the south has to be wiped out again. i'm telling you, essentially there is an all-out effort being made to marginalize conservatism. >> reminds me of radio...
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"lincoln," directed by steven spielberg, about president abraham lincoln. let me say again, president obama will be putting his hand on two bibles, one is the bubble of dr. martin luther king, his traveling bible, and one is the bible of president lincoln. in this clip, you first hear abraham lincoln, played by daniel day lewis, followed by the voices of thaddeus stevens -- the congress member from pennsylvania -- and mary todd lincoln, the first lady. >> step down upon the world's stage now critics the fate of human dignity and our hands. >> blood has been spilt to afford as this moment critics now, now, now. >> abraham lincoln has asked us to work with him to accomplish the death of slavery. >> no one has ever been loved so much by the people. don't ways that power. >> "lincoln." clarence lusane? >> an number of important historians have pointed out the passage of the 13th amendment did not just happen to the nationalization and the efforts of lincoln, it also happened as a result of what was happening below, the rebellions that happened, the organizing t
"lincoln," directed by steven spielberg, about president abraham lincoln. let me say again, president obama will be putting his hand on two bibles, one is the bubble of dr. martin luther king, his traveling bible, and one is the bible of president lincoln. in this clip, you first hear abraham lincoln, played by daniel day lewis, followed by the voices of thaddeus stevens -- the congress member from pennsylvania -- and mary todd lincoln, the first lady. >> step down upon the...
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. >> we're at the steps of the lincoln memory youm. >> the fifth graders were in final rehearsal. ♪ for the nineth year the whole school was getting ready by singing songs and reciting his "i have a dream" speech. >> one day this nation will rise up. >> i have a dream that little black boys and black girls -- >> he really likes this. >> it has so much symbolism and it is a nice way to celebrate martin luther king's birthday. >> the kids look forward to it every year. >> people have been free from, you know, segregation but we're really not free because there is still hate in the world and stuff. ♪ >> perhaps that is part of the dream too for these kids, a chance to rise above hate in the company of great men. it was 150 years ago that lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation and 50 years ago from martin luther king's speech. a big day. sam ford, abc 7 news. >> thank you for that sam. that is going to do it for us. abc 7 news at 6:00 starts right now. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> good evening. first president obama and now governor martin o'm
. >> we're at the steps of the lincoln memory youm. >> the fifth graders were in final rehearsal. ♪ for the nineth year the whole school was getting ready by singing songs and reciting his "i have a dream" speech. >> one day this nation will rise up. >> i have a dream that little black boys and black girls -- >> he really likes this. >> it has so much symbolism and it is a nice way to celebrate martin luther king's birthday. >> the kids look...
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event there was a dirty nuclear bomb and habeas corpus was suspended in the united states, as it was by lincoln and by roosevelt? a lot of people don't remember that and don't know it. england, i was in england talking to their lawyers. i was talking to their security people. they don't have a constitution. they have much different ability to hold people for longer periods of time, and what they would do under similar circumstances. it is an issue we are thinking about and an issue the american bar association will have to respond to. >> a very different sector of the set of problems you have been wrestling with, are the problems faced by our justice system rooted in deep problems in legal education, especially aspiring -- spiral in student debt, forcing lawyers away from public interest -- especially spiraling stood in debt, forcing lawyers away from public interest? >> i have a son who graduated from university. i have a niece who graduated last year and another niece is considering going to law school. i have been looking at the economics of going to law school. they are out of kilter. the p
event there was a dirty nuclear bomb and habeas corpus was suspended in the united states, as it was by lincoln and by roosevelt? a lot of people don't remember that and don't know it. england, i was in england talking to their lawyers. i was talking to their security people. they don't have a constitution. they have much different ability to hold people for longer periods of time, and what they would do under similar circumstances. it is an issue we are thinking about and an issue the american...
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it is a 2.5 mila 1-way trip from the capital to the lincoln monument -- lincoln memorial. of course, 2.5 back. 1.5 miles from the capital to the washington monument. that gives you a sense of how big this area is. pennsylvania avenue is that diagonal going off to your right. that is where the parade will go. it will go down 16 blocks to 1600 pennsylvania avenue. there is the parade route now. that is not the center of attention just yet, the mall is. but the parade route will fill in. the president will end up watching the parade from his reviewing stand which is built every four years in front of the white house. there is the white house. the reviewing stand sits just outside on pennsylvania avenue. heather is in national, tennessee. caller: good morning to you. thank you so much for taking my call. i just wanted to say that this is just such a wonderful, wonderful day. not only is president obama getting inaugurated for the second time, for a second term, it is also martin luther king, holiday, and discourages such an important day. my husband and i have a 9-year- old da
it is a 2.5 mila 1-way trip from the capital to the lincoln monument -- lincoln memorial. of course, 2.5 back. 1.5 miles from the capital to the washington monument. that gives you a sense of how big this area is. pennsylvania avenue is that diagonal going off to your right. that is where the parade will go. it will go down 16 blocks to 1600 pennsylvania avenue. there is the parade route now. that is not the center of attention just yet, the mall is. but the parade route will fill in. the...
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abraham lincoln's and martin luther king's. in a video released by the white house, the president explained why. >> letting them know there's a connection between me being here, the sacrifices of those in the past. i think it's entirely fitting. >> reporter: the man who ran obama's re-election campaign says the president will use his speech in part to reach out to some of those who voted against him. >> you're going to see a president who wants to work across party lines to get things done. i think that's what the country wants. >> reporter: the president's 11-year-old daughter was just happy to see that dad got the words right. >> good job, dad. >> i did it. >> you didn't mess up. >> reporter: jonathan karl, abc news, washington. >> cute moment with the kids there. it does take you back to four years ago and that moment of his inauguration that was. it was a moment many thought would never come. that america would have its first black president. so when you look now four years later, still the power of that moment is still the
abraham lincoln's and martin luther king's. in a video released by the white house, the president explained why. >> letting them know there's a connection between me being here, the sacrifices of those in the past. i think it's entirely fitting. >> reporter: the man who ran obama's re-election campaign says the president will use his speech in part to reach out to some of those who voted against him. >> you're going to see a president who wants to work across party lines to...
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marrying that with the lincoln bible. obviously, president obama feels so strongly about the role that abraham lincoln meant. and the president understands that history shapes not just him. but what he loves about the past, how much it shapes who we are as a country today. >> and we're looking at, of course, the martin luther king memorial, which is off to the left, as the president looks out from that platform. >> author of the president obama, "the bridge," talks about how he grew out of the civil rights movement, led by martin luther king. you write in the book, david, that race has been at the core of president obama's story. but it's not been in the foreground of his presidency. >> that's true. he's gotten some criticism for that from some bloack leaders. he views his presence in the white house is essential. and everything he can do, whether it's improving the economy or keeping the united states safe, improves the lives of all americans. he's very wary of being the president of black america. he's insistent on bein
marrying that with the lincoln bible. obviously, president obama feels so strongly about the role that abraham lincoln meant. and the president understands that history shapes not just him. but what he loves about the past, how much it shapes who we are as a country today. >> and we're looking at, of course, the martin luther king memorial, which is off to the left, as the president looks out from that platform. >> author of the president obama, "the bridge," talks about...
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but what they did cribbed a lot from abraham lincoln, i saw at least three speeches in there. the nation without liberty and equality, remain half free and half slave. and that's almost word for word from the house divided. gettysburg address, we have a republic, by the people, for the people. and lincoln's famous message to congress in 1862 before the emancipation proclamation he said as we think anew as our case is new so must we think and act anew. but, look, you don't become, you know, big rhetoric by simply copying the words of somebody else, you have to have a big original thought. charles was right. this was a declaration of liberalism is back in all its glory you about he couldn't say the era of big government is over or find a memorable phrase that introduces the idea, this is about expanding government and more power. >> sean: stay right there. and according to cbs we ought to be a one party country. and we'll explain. more from washington as we keep our eye on the inauguration 2013. and will the spending hit them in the pocket? details of na plan. and world champion
but what they did cribbed a lot from abraham lincoln, i saw at least three speeches in there. the nation without liberty and equality, remain half free and half slave. and that's almost word for word from the house divided. gettysburg address, we have a republic, by the people, for the people. and lincoln's famous message to congress in 1862 before the emancipation proclamation he said as we think anew as our case is new so must we think and act anew. but, look, you don't become, you know, big...
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the lincoln bible will be on display from january 23rd through february 18th. president lynn cup took the oath with it back in 1861. president obama used it during his last inauguration and he will also use a bible that belonged to dr. martin luther king, jr. that is so amazing just to look at that piece of history. and i'm amazed at how small the bible is. >> looking at that, the thing that comes to my mind is how well it is preserved. i'm sure they have a system in place to make sure it stays that way. that is very well preserved. fascinating. >> it is. >>> it is a money saving move meant to improve education for all public school students in the district. >> it requires closing 15 schools and many parents aren't happy about that. >> if you like sunshine, it is back. i'm have the details on the weather. julie wright has your traffic. we'll do it right after the break. >>> welcome back to fox 5 morning news. happy friday, everyone. january18th, 2013. live lock outside and things appear to be pretty calm right now. also, tucker tells u
the lincoln bible will be on display from january 23rd through february 18th. president lynn cup took the oath with it back in 1861. president obama used it during his last inauguration and he will also use a bible that belonged to dr. martin luther king, jr. that is so amazing just to look at that piece of history. and i'm amazed at how small the bible is. >> looking at that, the thing that comes to my mind is how well it is preserved. i'm sure they have a system in place to make sure it...
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but the reason he likes lincoln so much is lincoln is sort of the ultimate fighter, the president who unified a nation during a time of incredible division. and so all presidents look to him as the one who persevered through the worst. so no one wants to compare themselves to him, because it would not be humble. so they're always careful to say they don't. but, you know, they like to quote him. so president obama, i'm told, has been quoting him a lot. and especially daniel day lewis. and daniel day lewis was there at a dinner the residence with a lot of the cast. >> this is going to be very exciting for all the people who have been on the national mall, who now have gone to the parade ground. we see the president approaching starting the parade route. they, the first family will take their seats and then watch as the rest of the parade goes by. >> this is the pivot point of the day. now we go to celebration. we have a parade. a celebration for the president and the vice president, but also for the country. you mentioned the variety, the diversity of the floats and the bands and overs
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king or abraham lincoln. and i think this president is trying to rebalance it. it goes back to our founding. >> we have to end on that. stay with us. we'll continue our conversation with our panel after a quick break. we have more to talk about how deeply the president fused his remarks. like a lot of things, trying to find a better job can be frustrating. so at university of phoenix we're working with a growing list of almost two thousand corporate partners - companies like microsoft, american red cross and adobe - to create options for you. not only that, we're using what we learn from these partners to shape our curriculum, so that when you find the job you want you'll be a perfect fit. let's get to work. plays a key role throughout our lives. one a day women's 50+ is a complete multivitamin designed for women's health concerns as we age. it has 7 antioxidants to support cell health. one a day 50+. ♪ america, america god shed his grace on thee ♪ ♪ >> on the steps of the u.s. capital, james taylor. i want to show you another moment. when a first term pre
king or abraham lincoln. and i think this president is trying to rebalance it. it goes back to our founding. >> we have to end on that. stay with us. we'll continue our conversation with our panel after a quick break. we have more to talk about how deeply the president fused his remarks. like a lot of things, trying to find a better job can be frustrating. so at university of phoenix we're working with a growing list of almost two thousand corporate partners - companies like microsoft,...
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must remember the pastor and preacher, and my father was such a healing lead eer, and so was abraham lincoln. the nation so divided, he is in one of the interesting positions where we'll have to find a way to bring the nation together to heal the nation. i will call for healing and reconciliation, in light of the gun discussions and discourse going on now, that we've got to really consider creating a more nonviolent society. >> berniece king, nice to see you. even if it's from a distance. thank you for being with us. >> thank you, soledad. >> you bet. >> interesting to hear bernice talk, and a lot of opportunities to chat with her over the years. think back 50 years ago, people filling the mall for the march on washington. >> yes. yes. my mom was an organizer for the urban league for the march on washington and tells me how powerful it was to have hundreds of thousands of people descend on the nation's capitol at that time. now you come and on the mall, a monument to martin luther king himself. his spirit is present today. african-american president being sworn in, down the mall. a monument
must remember the pastor and preacher, and my father was such a healing lead eer, and so was abraham lincoln. the nation so divided, he is in one of the interesting positions where we'll have to find a way to bring the nation together to heal the nation. i will call for healing and reconciliation, in light of the gun discussions and discourse going on now, that we've got to really consider creating a more nonviolent society. >> berniece king, nice to see you. even if it's from a distance....
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obama will place his hand on two bibles, one that king used, one that lincoln used. ♪ then it's the parade. the route has been secured. the floats are ready to roll down pennsylvania avenue ♪ this girl is on fire >> reporter: while there will only be two inaugural balls they are star studded. alich gentleman keyes, brad paisley and jennifer hudson. ♪ but you never -- >> before all the pomp and parties, the president took part again in what he calls the national day of service. >> this inauguration should also be an affirmation that we're all in this together. >> reporter: so the first family grabbed paint brushes at a local elementary school. already the people's lawn is seeing plenty of visitors. >> we love president obama. whoo! >> reporter: i got to tell you there were a lot of phobes out last night already having a good time. they've got a couple more nights to go here in washington waugh. the official ceremony is actually starting in just another hour or so and the vice president will take his oath at the naval observatory where he lives rather just as sotomayor excuse me, will de
obama will place his hand on two bibles, one that king used, one that lincoln used. ♪ then it's the parade. the route has been secured. the floats are ready to roll down pennsylvania avenue ♪ this girl is on fire >> reporter: while there will only be two inaugural balls they are star studded. alich gentleman keyes, brad paisley and jennifer hudson. ♪ but you never -- >> before all the pomp and parties, the president took part again in what he calls the national day of service....
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king and even lincoln before. they stood in the most controversial and perilous times. people that show leadership and stability and vision and commitment when it's the most difficult of times. any one can shine when everything is going well. but it's when it is the darkest that we can see those that really bear the brightest lights. thanks for watching. i'm al sharpton. "hardball" starts right now. >> hey, lance, tell us something we don't know. let's play "hardball. "hardbal. >> good evening. let's start with this. lance slide. it's not like we didn't see this coming for a long time. extra power or linebacker hoping for some extra muscle. no, lance armstrong was an international hero. a seven time-tour de france winner, the usain bolt of his sport. not to mention a public face in the fight against cancer. yet in his confessional last night with oprah, he confessed only what was obvious to anyone who wanted to see it, that he doped throughout his cycling career. but armstrong did not admit to cheating, denied he was a doping ringleader, didn't admit to bullying, and se
king and even lincoln before. they stood in the most controversial and perilous times. people that show leadership and stability and vision and commitment when it's the most difficult of times. any one can shine when everything is going well. but it's when it is the darkest that we can see those that really bear the brightest lights. thanks for watching. i'm al sharpton. "hardball" starts right now. >> hey, lance, tell us something we don't know. let's play "hardball....
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you can get washingtons and lincolns, too. >>> good morning. i'm john muller, in for rob nelson. >> and i'm paula faris. in his much-anticipated interview with oprah winfrey, lance armstrong called himself a flawed character. he also said he deserves condemnation after more than a decade of lying about using performance-enhancing drugs. >> as neal karlinsky reports, armstrong described cheating as part of his job. >> reporter: even though we knew it was coming, hearing lance armstrong saying it out loud was surreal. >> did you ever blood dope or use blood transfusions to enhance your cycling performance? >> yes. >> in all seven of your tour de france victories, did you ever take banned substances or blood dope? >> yes. >> reporter: so, why admit it now? armstrong blamed the momentum of his own story. >> this is too late. it's too late for probably most people. and that's my fault. you know, i've used this situation as one, big lie that i repeated a lot of times. >> lance armstrong just confirmed he's tour de france win. >> reporter: the icon wh
you can get washingtons and lincolns, too. >>> good morning. i'm john muller, in for rob nelson. >> and i'm paula faris. in his much-anticipated interview with oprah winfrey, lance armstrong called himself a flawed character. he also said he deserves condemnation after more than a decade of lying about using performance-enhancing drugs. >> as neal karlinsky reports, armstrong described cheating as part of his job. >> reporter: even though we knew it was coming,...
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lincoln memorial, gleaming in the distance. there they are. some 800,000 people expected to see the president publicly sworn in, for the second time, today. and to that end, a lot of hollywood star power making the trip to the nation's capital, as well. a-list celebrities, many of them long-time supporters of the president, flocking here to the nation's capital, to help him kick off his second term in style. take a look. ♪ baby, you're a firework >> reporter: inauguration weekend began with some fireworks. music's hottest names, from katy perry. >> i'm very, very proud to be a part of this weekend. ♪ without you >> reporter: to usher. >> we got another four years. >> reporter: kicking off the festivities at saturday's kids' inaugural ball, hosted by dr. jill biden and the first lady. >> this is what inauguration is all about. it's about celebrating who we are, as americans. >> reporter: this year's inauguration is expected to be a bit more low-key than the president's first in 2009. >> how does he recapture the magic the second time around
lincoln memorial, gleaming in the distance. there they are. some 800,000 people expected to see the president publicly sworn in, for the second time, today. and to that end, a lot of hollywood star power making the trip to the nation's capital, as well. a-list celebrities, many of them long-time supporters of the president, flocking here to the nation's capital, to help him kick off his second term in style. take a look. ♪ baby, you're a firework >> reporter: inauguration weekend began...
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there's a second sentence to lincoln's quote. the first is without public opinion, nothing can happen. with it, everything. then he said, sentiment goes deeper than he who makes laws. i think the second term what he understand from the first term is he was inside washington too much. you have to use the bully pulpit. you have to get out among the people. you have to mobilize. he has a base out there, a coalition that voted for him, pretty actively came to the polls. and the best presidents have been able to mobilize pressure from the outside in. and what four years has told him, maybe he's tried to get republicans over. some of them don't come. he should keep trying. and he has to really keep trying with the democrats. i agree. those are the ones he should schmooze. whatever that word is. >> don't pretend you don't know it. >> richard, i want to pick up on that point. >> although that sounds very good, of course there is the world that comes knocking. and the world is going to come knocking a lot. >> we'll talk about that in a mi
there's a second sentence to lincoln's quote. the first is without public opinion, nothing can happen. with it, everything. then he said, sentiment goes deeper than he who makes laws. i think the second term what he understand from the first term is he was inside washington too much. you have to use the bully pulpit. you have to get out among the people. you have to mobilize. he has a base out there, a coalition that voted for him, pretty actively came to the polls. and the best presidents have...
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president. [ cheers ] >> reporter: president obama's left hand was on two bibles, one belonging to abraham lincoln, the other to martin luther king jr. following his inaugural address and a signing ceremony in the capitol, the president and vice president paid tribute to dr. king a second time, pausing at a bust of the slain civil rights leader in the rotunda. during the procession down pennsylvania avenue, the president and first lady walked part of the way and later took their place in the reviewing stand as the inaugural parade began. ♪ >> reporter: and the party continued into the night. ♪ he's president and he's on fire ♪ >> reporter: michelle obama wowed the audiences at two inaugural balls in a ruby chiffon and velvet gown by jason wu. but the celebration was not as grand as 2009 which saw the president and first lady attend ten balls. >> now that the parties are over the work on president obama's second term begins. susan mcginnis with more on that. good morning. >> reporter: anne-marie, good morning. yes, item number one is the debt limit. we learned on monday that the house will vo
president. [ cheers ] >> reporter: president obama's left hand was on two bibles, one belonging to abraham lincoln, the other to martin luther king jr. following his inaugural address and a signing ceremony in the capitol, the president and vice president paid tribute to dr. king a second time, pausing at a bust of the slain civil rights leader in the rotunda. during the procession down pennsylvania avenue, the president and first lady walked part of the way and later took their place in...